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Though they needed just a point, Tunisia were ruthless in the first half with a clinical attacking display to make their place in the next round safe. Senegal twice hit back against Algeria to maintain its unbeaten run in the group stage, although it was the first time in this tournament the Senegalese hadn't won. (more...)

Meanwhile, Leonard was named Western Conference Player of the Week. Both players have now garnered such praise for the first time this season. The 7-footer started the week with a 22-point, 12-rebound, five-block performance in a win over the Bucks, followed by 26 points and nine rebounds in a win over the Raptors and 18 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and four blocks in a win over the Trail Blazers. (more...)

I've had a fun time preparing for this event and I'm looking forward to it. Tiger Woods said he's sat out long enough. After that, it's a trip 12 time zones away to Dubai, then a week off, followed by back-to-back tournaments at Riviera and PGA National. (more...)

This was only Federer's fourth official match since returning from six months out with a knee injury but the Swiss stayed tough on Rod Laver Arena to win 6-7 (4/7) 6-4 6-1 4-6 6-3 in three hours and 24 minutes. U.S. Open champion Stan Wawrinka was twice broken while serving for the match before finishing off a 3-6, 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7) win over Viktor Troicki. (more...)

Thanking her friends and family for their support, and referring to the struggles of her earlier career, a humbled an emotional Lucic-Baroni said: "I'm really blessed, I've had a rough patch in life early on but I'm really blessed with the family I have". (more...)

I will either be falling asleep on the couch at the end of leaving a noisy party thinking more about the commercials than the actual play on the field. "It was tough all game", Cockrell said. Of Bell, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said the Steelers "missed not having him out there". It looked like Ryan's day from the opening drive, when he completed 6 of 8 pass attempts for 64 yards and a two-yard touchdown to Mohamad Sanu. (more...)

The Falcons would be one of the biggest underdog champions of all-time, as they were as high as 80-to-1 to win the Super Bowl at the beginning of the season. We all know the various records Ryan set throughout the year, and putting 44 points up in the NFC Championship game was the ideal exclamation point to a tremendous season. (more...)

It's official. I am no longer the leader of the company. Because of this, sources close to Ecclestone do not believe that he would take up an honorary presidential position if it were to be offered to him. Mr Carey has ambitious plans to increase the number of races, and to turn each of the year's Grands Prix into a Super Bowl-style event in a bid to attract new sponsors. (more...)

He has made just four starts this season and has not featured for the club in the Premier League since the start of December. As noted, he has looked off the pace at times and fitness has been an issue for many Everton supporters. Toffees fans took to Twitter upon hearing the news to share their thoughts on the loan move... Barcelona still have first refusal at signing Deulofeu, for a fee of around £9m it is believed, under the contract which brought him to Goodison Park, and Milan are now ... (more...)

Hopefully, we will see the return of the inaugural Universal Champion Finn Balor at some point during the Royal Rumble match. WWE has built this event like a major show once again, going back to the days of the "Big Four" and treating the Rumble accordingly, and WrestleMania is reaping the benefits, as fans are constantly talking about the potential matches for April's show, wondering what implications the Rumble will have on it. (more...)

But Alexis Sanchez kept his cool from the spot deep in stoppage time, after a furious Arsene Wenger was sent to the stands for pushing fourth official Anthony Taylor in a frenzied finish. Until that point in the game Burnley had held their own against the Gunners and Wenger reckons he saw enough in October to suggest Dyche can prevent an instant return to the Championship for the first time in Burnley's Premier League history. (more...)

Bisexual boxing badass Nicola Adams has turned professional. The news was revealed at a London press conference today hosted by Mr Warren and his new broadcast partner BT Sport, who will televise Ms. The hugely-popular Ms Adams will campaign at Flyweight and is determined to match her unprecedented amateur achievements in the paid ranks and rise to become a professional World Champion. (more...)

Guardiola lamented the gap to the Blues after last week's 4-0 shellacking at Everton, but he says reports that he was looking beyond the end of the season are inaccurate. Raheem Sterling had been put through on goal by Aleksandar Kolarov, but just before he pulled the trigger, Spurs' full-back blatantly pushed him in the back. (more...)

Tom Brady is undefeated against the Atlanta Falcons. "I don't know. What do you think?" asked cornerback LaDarius Gunter. "You, too", the coach replied, embracing him in a hug. "If this has taught us anything, it's how important home-field advantage is", Aaron Rodgers said. They have won nine consecutive games - New England has won eight straight - and have done it by imposing their will both offensively and defensively on opposing teams . (more...)

As noted by The Sun , the French global has been linked with a stunning £80m move to Manchester United this summer, and the latest comments from his brother, Theo, have strengthened that suggestion in the eyes of many. Reports in England claim Griezmann is extremely keen on a switch and it remains to be seen if we'll see him wear his beloved No.7 shirt at Old Trafford and playing alongside good friend Paul Pogba. (more...)

Second-placed Sevilla and Barcelona, a further point adrift in third, can close the gap when they travel to Osasuna and Eibar respectively on Sunday. Whilst Ramos was riding to Real's rescue, Cristiano Ronaldo endured another forgetful afternoon in front of goal and was even whistled by the Madrid fans early on after a sluggish start to 2017. (more...)

But Bell came back in the middle of the second quarter, had his number called for a draw play, gained a mere 2 yards, and then decided he could do no more. "I was holding the team back". "I knew", Bell added. "I just couldn't do anything". Brown was able to shake loose for some receptions in the short-to-intermediate passing game, but his game-long catch was a modest 18 yards. (more...)

In an interview with FOX Sports boxer Manny Pacquiao said that if Floyd Mayweather doesn't come out of retirement for a fight with Conor Mcgregor , then he'll step up to do it. He also expressed that boxing is completely different from the fighting style that is allowed in the MMA . The 27-year-old is expecting her first child with long-term love Conor McGregor and the couple were pictured making the most of their time on Irish shores with an evening in House on Leeson Street. (more...)

New England allowed just 24 sacks during the season. Quarterback Tom Brady, coach Bill Belichick, and owner Bob Kraft have been in place for it all. "It's just one of those things where there's still a little more meat on the bone, and they're going to be standing in the way of it". Brady and Ryan are the two leading candidates for the MVP award. (more...)